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Chapman allowed two runs on five hits in a short appearance earlier this season with Houston. The 28-year-old southpaw figures to work in low-leverage situations. Sep 5 - 3:27 PM

Astros optioned LHP Kevin Chapman to Triple-A Fresno.

Chapman was only up for one day as the 26th man for Thursday's doubleheader against Minnesota. He pitched in the nightcap, allowing five hits and two runs over 1 1/3 innings. Chapman holds a 5.81 ERA over 43 minor league appearances this year. Aug 11 - 10:47 PM

Keuchel, who won his third straight Gold Glove on Tuesday, didn't pitch after August 27 due to left shoulder inflammation. He's been working on strengthening his shoulder and will go for an MRI later this month. If he gets good news, he's hoping to be considered to pitch for Team USA in the upcoming World Baseball Classic. Keuchel will be aiming to rebound in 2017 after he posted a disappointing 4.55 ERA and 1.29 WHIP over 26 starts.

Lance McCullers' agent, Scott Boras, said that there has been no medical indication that his client's elbow injury will have an effect on the 2017 season.

"There's nothing from the doctors that we've heard that would suggest that there's going to be any problem for '17," Boras said. McCullers was forced out of action in early August due to a mild elbow sprain, one which kept him on the shelf for the remainder of the regular season. He did progress to throwing a bullpen session in late September, but the Astros ultimately decided it would be best for his long-term prospects not to push the issue. GM Jeff Luhnow has said that he expects McCullers to be fully recovered by spring training.